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Coupled With Mammography, Ultrasound Finds More Breast Cancers

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Posted: Tue., May 13, 2008, 01:49 pm
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Topics: Breast Cancer, Mammogram, Dense Breast Tissue, Diagnosis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, MRI, Research, ultrasound, EmpowHer News
     

By Serena Gordon
EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter

TUESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- While undoubtedly lifesaving for many women, mammography is far from perfect. But, undergoing breast ultrasound in addition to standard mammography can find more cancers in high-risk women, particularly those with dense breast tissue, a new study found.
     
     
     
     
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VIDEO: Dr. Engels Discusses Finding Breast Cancer In Women With Dense Breast Tissue

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Posted: Tue., April 1, 2008, 04:09 pm
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Topics: Breast Cancer, Dense Breast Tissue, Diagnosis, Engels, Treatments - Traditional, Video
     

Dr. Jennifer Engels, Breast Imaging Specialist, explains why it is more difficult to find breast cancer in women with dense breast tissue.


     
     
     
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